Virginia City Depot

Category:	Tourist Attraction
Address:	Virginia City, NV 89440
Phone:	+1 775-847-0380
Site:	virginiatruckee.com
Rating:	4.7

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Chelsea Madren

The F Street 1870 V&T Depot looks much like a train station would have looked like in the old west with benches on the outside and interior waiting room for winter days and museum with historical finds like stock certificates and antique wood burning stove. You can also purchase souvenirs in the shop as well. As 10:30am approached, the sound of a steam whistle sounded off in the distance. Just around the bend a steam trail plumed into the sky as the train came into view. There is nothing like watching Train #29 pull into the station, chugging and puffing, as it slowed to a halt. I felt like I was in an old west movie. The engineers and conductor were dressed in period costumes to make it more realistic. As the conductor yelled, "All aboard!" everyone started to line up to get a seat in either the covered car or open top car that looked like it was once used for storing wood or coal for the engine. The 35-minute round trip tour includes narration from the conductor and these sights: * Tunnel No. 4 is the last tunnel before Virginia City, one of seven built for the 1600-ft. descent to the valley floor * Comstock mines including the Gould & Curry, Savage, Hale & Norcross, Potosi, Chollar, Julia, Ward Bullion, East Yellow Jacket, Crown Point, Kentuck, Yellow Jacket, Combination, and the Foreman. * Gold Hill is where the Comstock Era gold and silver strikes began in 1859. You can see the Liberty Engine fire company monument, dine at the 1859 Gold Hill Hotel, see the early Bank of California building and the Maynard Block. I would suggest getting tickets for the first trip out at 10:30am as the train gets busier later in the day.

Buben Mann

We have a short Railways has made trip took so 30 minutes, we liked it very well and was very interesting.

Steve Conley

Neat tour of the area - about 4 miles long and then retracing back. Either Steam or Vintage Diesel with an open car and a covered car with open windows. The guide that narrated was great - and of course is a volunteer.

Benny Chupinij

Highly recommend the visit if in Reno or Tahoe!! Great place for kids and anyone who loves trains. They have clean restrooms here as well. If possible please donate to preserve this wonderful place.

Clifton Chandler

A little expensive but a great time riding the train with a knowledgeable guide. They gave really fun historical information as we went. Out two year old son loved it.

Daniel Carver

A short train ride was a great thing to do with kids and it was informative for adults. It was any interesting look at the mountains and mines of Virginia City.

Dorothy Hoover

Old railway that the town if Virginia City still runs. Conducted is very knowledgeable about the history of the Comstock lode and mining facts of the area

Steven Smith

Just a short ride out and back, but it was a very enjoyable ride on an historic train. Interesting commentary provided by the conductor.

Brittney Younger

Loved our train ride to virginia city my kiddos still havent stopped talking about riding the choo choo weekes later

Blake MacKenzie

Excellent trip to Gold Hill. Have done it a couple times now. Looking forward to trying the run to Carson City.

Jeff Braden

This is a great place to learn some history. The train ride is a must when in the Reno/Tahoe area.

Michele Nakamura

Great history of the Comstock mines. The old railroad ride thru history and scenery is the best!

Scott Young

Learned about the V&T railroad, and Discovery of silver in and around Virginia City.